Location: RockfordROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205
Job Description
Job Title:Executive Director of Talent Development Job Code: 10000 Department:
Talent Development Supervisor:
Chief Human Resource Officer Date:
December 5, 2025 FLSA Status:
Exempt Grade: 02 Compensation Range: $109,284 - $157,368
Starting salary is expected to fall between $109,284 and $133,326, depending on qualifications and experience.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Executive Director of Talent Development provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all professional learning, employee growth systems, and compliance initiatives across both certified and non-certified staff. This role ensures that all district employees—teachers, administrators, and classified personnel—have equitable access to high-quality professional development, career pathways, and evaluation systems that promote excellence, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
The Executive Director leads a comprehensive Talent Development team responsible for instructional design, evaluation systems, onboarding, compliance training, and leadership development aligned with district goals and state mandates.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directors of Talent Development, Office Professionals, Mentors, and Peer Consulting Teachers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Strategic Leadership & Vision
Develop and implement a district wide vision for Talent Development that fosters a culture of continuous learning, leadership growth, and organizational improvement.Oversee the design and delivery of aligned professional learning frameworks for all employee groups, ensuring relevance, accessibility, and compliance.Partner with the Superintendent's Cabinet, Teaching & Learning, and HR leadership to integrate professional learning priorities into strategic plans and district initiatives.Guide the design of leadership development pipelines, mentorship programs, and succession planning efforts.Certified
Employee Development and Evaluation
Direct professional growth systems for certified personnel, including teachers, peer consulting coaches, mentor teachers, and administrators.Supervise the district's evaluation system (e.g., Danielson Framework or equivalent), ensuring fidelity, calibration, and legal compliance.Lead mentor and induction programs to strengthen early-career educator retention and professional growth.Monitor licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements for compliance with state education standards.Use data analytics to evaluate professional learning impact on instructional practice and student outcomes.Manage and facilitate the Peer Assistance and Review Program for teachers on Needs Improvement Plans.Non-Certified
Employee Development and Workforce Learning
Lead the creation and management of training programs for all classified personnel, including paraprofessionals, office staff, maintenance, transportation, and nutrition services.Ensure compliance with mandatory training (OSHA, FERPA, ethics, safety, etc.) and coordinate completion tracking through the district's LMS or training management system.Collaborate with operational leaders to design career pathways and skills development initiatives that support advancement and retention.Implement onboarding programs that ensure new hires are equipped for success from day one.Systems, Data, and Compliance Oversight
Oversee the integration and management of Talent Development information systems (e.g., Perform, B+, Power School, Vector Solutions, Frontline, etc.).Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and alignment between HRIS, evaluation, and learning systems.Develop and maintain dashboards tracking training completion, evaluation outcomes, and certification compliance.Partner with IT and HRIS teams to resolve data discrepancies and streamline system functionality.Organizational Culture and Collaboration
Build and maintain strong partnerships with district leaders, unions, and staff associations to promote collaboration and trust.Facilitate communication and transparency regarding professional learning, evaluation processes, and performance standards.Promote inclusivity and equity in professional learning opportunities for all employee groups.Supervise and coach Talent Development staff, fostering innovation, accountability, and excellence in service delivery.Organizational Responsibilities
Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.Design, set‑up, and…
